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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
7
The story recounts Doctor Hale and an assistant debating church sign wording when a deaf sexton overhears and demands a welcoming motto. He urges “Come in! Everybody welcome! Meals served at all hours of the day and night.” Hale approves, joking to rename the church the Exeter Club.
A French scientist recommends a simple waterproofing formula using paraffin and gasoline. The mixture is about one ounce of paraffin per quart of gasoline and can be applied warm to shoes or dipped cold for clothing, preserving softness and color. Uniforms with buttons or insignia can be treated without removal.
An aged gander at Islay Scotland is described as sixty six years old. It belongs to Mr. Mac Lachlan and previously to the Bridgend hotel proprietor’s family for 45 years. Mr. MacLachlan says the bird appears as well and active as ever, declaring there is no doubt about its age. After a man has made his pile he believes in himself.
A review of Blaine County events notes the Baptist Institute opening with large attendance, farmer turnout across southern Idaho, and plans for anti tuberculosis efforts. Prison sentences arrive for assault and other crimes, a death by firearm and other accidents are reported, and public notices include bids for farm supplies and a new forest map.
The article explains universal drying of fruits and vegetables in Europe and America, noting municipal plants, community dryers, and farm to farm methods. It covers advantages, proper preparation, cleanliness, peeling, blanching, slicing, and storage, with guidance on containers, moisture control, and pest prevention for safe drying and shipment.
Secretary Baker draws the first number in a mass draft to select 10500 registrants for service in World War I. The process, held in the Senate office building, records numbers from 1 to 10500 with one blank. About 1874000 men will be called for examination, with quotas allocated by district and a three day exam schedule.
Clean divide to smell bunches blanch six minutes and dry two to three hours at 110 to 145 degrees F cauliflower darkens in drying but regains color in soaking and cooking dried cauliflower is especially good in goups and emeleta Brussels sprouts may be handled similarly with a pinch of soda added to blanching water.
Physicians of Utah County through the Utah County Medical Society have prepared a plan to care for physicians drafted from the county. Each physician serving for the front would receive about $100 per month from the county association, with federal allowances and rank promotions potentially affecting the salary. The plan outlines home salary payments through local civic channels to ensure physicians’ financial support during service.
The cigar trade stabilizes in China as natives increasingly favor cheroots, with annual import value near £35,000. Hongkong handles about four-fifths of this trade, while Dutch-made cigars rise in South China and Far East markets. A European factory once exporting cheap cigars operated in Hongkong and remains under Chinese control amid wartime disruptions.
About 250 North Dakota soldiers moved a six ton frame building housing the army YMCA at Mercedes Texas without machinery. The 72 by 24 foot structure was braced with runners and carried by soldiers along all four walls to a new site 200 yards away.
British fish consumption exceeds fifty eight pounds per person in normal times but war disruptions reduce supply. Ottawa urges Atlantic fishermen to extend daily hours, claiming an extra 100000 fishing hours could be gained. The note ties to wartime naval needs and civilian rationing amid economic strain.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a mother asking why Jeanette and Glatys Minder are estranged. It mentions Jeanette having nets 11 toe and a phrase German mpestan, likely corrupt OCR for German pest an.
Willie argues with Fred over sour paste and its future, claiming it will stay sweet. He adds Feyne to the mixture and continues preparing the paste for its playhorse project, insisting the result remains usable.
A colloquial fragment recalls a waitress with flawless control at a lunch counter, noting precision and steadiness in handling a plate of bean soup without spilling. The garbled dialogue hints at street speech and local flavor in a casual setting.
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